1st Drone / 1st Question Gimbal

[Coach56]

So as a birthday present to myself I picked up a used P3P with backpack case & spare batteries from a young man on Craigslist. I have played around with the simulator, did some flying in the back yard and today I will head out to an open field and try some more flying.

When I bought the unit the seller flew it a bit for me and I saw that all the functions worked. Now that it is at home I have noticed a noise coming out of the gimbal only when it is pointed down. It starts at about 40 degrees to the full 90 degrees. Footage still looks good, but I am sure it is not supposed to sounds like this.

I've checked the grub screw and when I gently touch the camera or gimbal when it is pointed down the noise stops for a few seconds.

For the price I paid this will be a great learning tool if nothing more. But I would love to make it right.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks, Harry

 

[msinger]

Got a video so we can see/hear what you're describing?

 

[Coach56]

Got a video so we can see/hear what you're describing?

I will try to record something today. Thanks

Edit: And of course the minute I break out a camera to record it, the noise stops! Should it return I will update the thread. Thanks again.